Year: 2016

An easy way to add more vegetables to chilli con carne. Serves 6-8 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, peeled and diced 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 500g lean beef mince 4 tomatoes, skinned and chopped 1 x 425g can mild chilli beans 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables, e.g. carrots, pumpkins, boiling potatoes ½…

This is a delicious and easy one pot dish suitable for any occasion. Serves 4 Ingredients 2 onions, peeled and chopped 1-2 Tbsp green curry paste 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed 2 boiling or new potatoes, washed and diced 1 cup peeled, diced pumpkin 2 cups water 1 cup lite coconut milk 2 cups…

This recipe is for microwave-baked potatoes, but they can also be oven baked and are just as delicious. Serves 4 4 large baking potatoes 2 tsp vegetable oil 4 skinless chicken breasts, sliced into small pieces 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 4 Tbsp basil pesto 8 cherry tomatoes, sliced in half 2 handfuls baby…

The secret of this salad is using lovely new season waxy potatoes. The asparagus can be eaten raw or barely cooked. Serves 4 2 bunches asparagus 400g boiling or new potatoes, washed and cooked 4-5 small tomatoes, sliced into chunks Dressing: ¼ cup lemon juice or cider vinegar ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp sugar…

Spice up potatoes with a ready-made sauce. Serves 2 300g chicken breast, cut into thick strips 1 Tbsp mango chutney 400g boiling or new potatoes, diced 1 red capsicum, deseeded and diced 250g Tikka Masala sauce 1 Tbsp chopped coriander Mix the chicken and chutney together and marinate for 10 minutes. Place potatoes and capsicum…

Serve with roast lamb or pork to add a great flavour to the meal. Serves 5-6 1kg small roasting potatoes, washed 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 lemon, sliced into thick slices 4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 2-3 sprigs of thyme pinch salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preheat oven to 200°C. Leave golf-ball…

These delicious stuffed potatoes can be made early and reheated in the microwave or oven, and served. Serves 4 4 large baking potatoes ½ cup milk 1 cup grated tasty cheese 2-3 Tbsp chopped fresh chives 1 cup salad greens Fillings: ¼ cup diced red capsicum and ¼ cup cooked finely sliced onion OR ½…

So tasty, and easy to make. Serves 4 4 large baking potatoes ½ cup milk 1½ cups grated Edam cheese 3-4 Tbsp chopped fresh chives pinch salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste 24 thin slices tomato salad leaves tomato wedges 1 spring onion, sliced on the diagonal chives Bake the potatoes as below. Slice…

A gourmet twist on the classic burger and chips meal. Serves 4 4 large roasting potatoes, sliced into wedges 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 Tbsp fajita seasoning mix grated rind of 1 lime 2 Tbsp chopped coriander pinch salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste 500g minced turkey Preheat oven to 200°C. Place potatoes on…

Tasty wedges to serve with grilled chicken and salad. Serves 4 2 Tbsp buffalo or hot chilli tomato sauce 2 Tbsp butter, melted 1 tsp garlic salt 4 large baking potatoes ½ cup blue cheese or ranch dip Preheat oven to 200°C. In a large bowl, combine half the sauce, half the butter and the…